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JERSEY FRESH
Tips for pick-your-own farms and harvest dates
Harvest dates may vary depending upon weather conditions.
| Fruits & Berries | Harvest most active | Late | | | Strawberries | June 1 - June 10 | June 25 | | | Cherries | June 10 - 25 | June 25 | | | Blueberries | July 5 - Aug. 10 | Aug. 15 | | | Red raspberries | July 5 - 21 | Aug. 1 | | | Blackberries | July 15 - 30 | Aug. 10 | | | Peaches, nectarines | July 20 - Sept. 1 | Sept. 15 | | | Pears | Aug. 10 - 31 | Sept. 10 | | | Apples | Sept. 1 - Oct. 25 | Oct. 31 | |
| Vegetables | Harvest most active | Late | | | Asparagus | May 1 - 30 | June 25 | | | Peas | June 15 -25 | July 5 | | | Squash | June 25 - Sept. 1 | Sept. 30 | | | Cucumbers | July 5 - Aug. 15 | Sept. 15 | | | Corn | July 5 - Aug. 31 | Sept. 25 | | | Tomatoes | July 10 - Sept. 15 | Oct. 15* | | | Peppers | July 15 - Oct. 31 | Nov. 5 | | | Pumpkins | Oct. 1 - 15 | Oct. 31 | | | * or killing frost | | | |
Source: N.J. Depar tment of Agriculture
Tips for visiting a pick-your-own farm - Respect the property. You are a visitor to the farm; it is both the family's home and business. - Read and obey all signs. - Follow directions about where and what to pick. - Supervise children at all times. - Wear shoes and proper clothing. - Wear sunscreen and a hat. - Leave pets at home. - Throw away trash in the proper trash receptacles. - Keep head, arms, hands and legs inside when riding in farm wagons. Remain seated until the wagon stops.
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